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77K5. The IronMaiden...9/2 headed for Blazer Bash 20!

jack of all trades build, overland, dunes, rocks, trails
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I had one with a bleed hole in my system. They say you need at least one but never really looked into why just did what they recommended. I never once had any issue at any angle under any throttle condition. I would also make the tank serviceable with a removable section in case you ever needed to service something in there.
 
the most important thing with those is to make sure they stay down. Kerts way is best to do brazing with a hard line.

If they turn upside down it can be an issue.

Of if they float off the bottom of the tank.
 
folkenheath said:
I have never used them before but after reading that bleed hole thing before and now, I would say you should not run a bleed hole. air in your fuel line would be bad with EFI. And also, you should not run dry at all pickups, if you do your tank is empty.

Also, by removing your fuel cap and unhooking the supply line, if you evern do run it completely empty, that would release the vacuum.
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If I'm reading right...the bleed hole pickup would only be needed if the all pickups were not drawing fuel...exactly the situation I'm trying to avoid. So a 4 corner system should eliminate that situation, unless I'm upsidedown :eek1:, the it would be good to have the engine stopped anyway :pimp:

blazinzuk said:
the most important thing with those is to make sure they stay down. Kerts way is best to do brazing with a hard line.

If they turn upside down it can be an issue.

Of if they float off the bottom of the tank.
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mine have only the weight and rigidity of the hose to hold them down right now....tacking them to the bottom would be a good idear!
 
Mine had steel line going down and to a tee to each side, nothing else attaching it to the tank.
 
The steel line makes sense Matt, I used hose, although somewhat stiff and rated for submersion in fuel, it could move around some I suppose.
 
Mine are only head in place by the super short hose. It's pretty rigid stuff. I don't think they'll be moving much. That being said, be pretty simple to make them more secure.
 
I'd be satisfied with your method Kert....mine, looking back, it can be improved upon....A Lot!


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yeah, I shoulda kept using the stainless line and just a connector piece of hose at the pickup.
 
this would be kickass to add to the new "blackwater" tank

The cap vent would be exposed to the area behind the rear seats...is this an area of concern?

Possibly tap the hole and run it elsewhere?

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Imo, you don't want the vent anywhere in / around the passenger compartment.
 
not sure if I like the vent in the cap like that. You want to do 3 sides and down or the FATS style vent routing to prevent fuel spill if flopped/rolled.
 
A fire would be my worst nightmare. I had a buddy die in a truck fire many years ago.
I believe the cap has a turnover vent in it, like a checkvalve type, as it is used in sprint cars....

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found another set of 39.5 TSL's, same tire as I have on the Alum. slot rims!

had to try a quick phot op w/ the DIY4X recentered H1's....I'm liking it!

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I think that roll cage color(s) will tie in nicely with the rims/cage!
 
love the look of the gussetted centers. The rock rings must work with 12 bolt wheels too? Probably too late for little drainage half holes around the perimeter of them? Mine get full of crap and have drainage holes still.
 
max 02 said:
^^Looks good Dave! What do they weigh...lots!
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just for you Max!

Super Swamper TSL's (used) 39.5x15-16.5...83lbs
Hummer H1's recentered and reinforced by DIY4X...58lbs.
total wheel tires combo...141lbs.


MNorby said:
love the look of the gussetted centers. The rock rings must work with 12 bolt wheels too? Probably too late for little drainage half holes around the perimeter of them? Mine get full of crap and have drainage holes still.
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Kert cut them to my design...I was going for a HD alum wheel:

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good thought on the drain holes Matt...hmm what to do now?



blazinzuk said:
You need a tire groover Dave.
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If you can notice one has been grooved already in the area between the blocks...he just took out the ribs between them, gives it a bit of a different look....any links to a economical groover? I got no experience w/ them things..:dunno:
 
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